Professional Ethics Committee

The Professional Ethics Committee is a standing committee of the Society created under Article XI of the Bylaws. Its authority and jurisdiction are defined in Article XII of the Bylaws.

The PEC's mission is three-fold: (1) to maintain a relevant and responsive Code of Professional Conduct
(2) to investigate complaints involving the Code of Professional Conduct and Bylaws and, where appropriate, applicable New York State Regulations http://www.nysscpa.org/prof_library/Ethics/accregs.htm and U.S. Federal laws and regulations; and (3) promote and educate the members on ethical behavior and standards.

Specifically, the duties and responsibilities of the PEC include, but are not limited to:

1. Review continuously the Code of Professional Conduct to ensure it is adequate under current conditions and recommend appropriate changes to the Society's Board of Directors.
2. Investigate complaints alleging violations of the Code, Bylaws, professional standards, and State and Federal laws and regulations for possible disciplinary action.
3. Conduct educational activities for members on professional ethics.
4. Propose interpretations of the code for Board approval.
5. Provide comments and recommendations on ethics conduct rules proposed by national or state regulatory bodies.

The PEC generally meets bimonthly and conducts conferene calls on months where no meetings are scheduled.

Any member interested in joining the Professional Ethics Committee should fill out the application form